Ellendale Collection Station

Recycling Center in Ellendale, Delaware

📍 13870 S Old State Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
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About This Location

The Ellendale Collection Station is a Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) drop-off site on South Old State Road, giving residents a convenient place to dispose of household trash and yard waste and to recycle for free. Single-stream recycling, used motor oil and oil filters, and common household batteries are accepted at no charge for Delaware residents, while bagged household garbage and yard waste carry a per-bag fee. The station accepts only waste generated within Delaware.

What Ellendale Collection Station Accepts

✓ Household trash (Bagged household garbage; $1.00 per bag)
✓ Yard waste (Bagged or loose grass, leaves, brush, branches, shrubs and garden material)
✓ Single-stream recycling (Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles & containers, glass bottles & jars, aluminum and steel cans; free for Delaware residents)
✓ Used motor oil and oil filters (Household sources only)
✓ Common household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button batteries)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Yard Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Out-of-state waste

Fees

  • Household trash — $1.00 per bag
  • Bagged yard waste — $1.00 per bag
  • Loose yard waste — $7.50-$15.00 depending on vehicle type
  • Single-stream recycling — Free for Delaware residents

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; DSWA accepts only waste generated within Delaware.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling free at the Ellendale Collection Station?

Yes. Single-stream recycling (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, and aluminum and steel cans) is free for Delaware residents. Used motor oil, oil filters and common household batteries are also accepted at no charge.

How much does it cost to drop off trash at Ellendale?

Bagged household garbage is $1.00 per bag. Yard waste is $1.00 per bag if bagged, or $7.50 to $15.00 for loose loads depending on vehicle type.

What are the Ellendale Collection Station hours?

According to DSWA, the station is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and closed Sunday.

Can out-of-state residents use the Ellendale station?

No. DSWA facilities accept only waste generated within Delaware; out-of-state waste is not accepted.

Does Ellendale take household batteries and motor oil?

Yes. Common household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and button batteries) and used motor oil with oil filters from household sources are accepted.

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Recycling Centers Near Ellendale

Contact & Location

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Address
13870 S Old State Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
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Website
dswa.com
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City / State
Ellendale, Delaware

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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